Students will learn about symbols that are used to represent weather and then use the day's weather to create a weather map for their state. Includes handouts and website links, as well as links to downloadable coloring books full of...

Explains the use of synoptic weather analysis in preparing weather maps and forecasting. Discusses the use of symbols as well.

Provides a comprehensive list of weather symbols used on weather maps.

This lesson uses stacking cubes as a way to graph precipitation data, comparing the precipitation averages and seasonal patterns for several locations. Variations on the lesson can accommodate various ages and ability levels. Students...

Features data collection for natural disasters and maps the trends giving us an idea of where disasters have a tendency to strike.

This global map from NASA's Earth Observatory shows the sea surface temperature from July 2002 to October 2008. Learn the influences that sea surface temperature has on climate and weather.

Ozone in the stratosphere protects the earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun. However, when ozone occurs in the troposphere, it is harmful to health. In this project you can use data from EPA monitoring stations...

This site from the University of Illinois describes what air pressure is and how it is measured. Explains high and low pressure areas, isobars, and how pressure changes with height.

This article discusses cycle of global weather patterns and its relation to El Nino. Learn how global weather patterns are being tracked by satellites and how scientists are predicting weather patterns up to a year in advance.

Looking at models and maps, young scholars explore different pathways and consequences of pollutant transport via the weather and water cycles. In an associated literacy activity, students develop skills of observation, recording and...

Features detailed information about the topography, climate, and hydrography of Venezuela. Click on the link to take a look at the map.

A complete profile of Jamaica including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.

Site discusses and analyzes the daily weather in the tundra. Provides a map of the world that is color-coded to show the different biomes and systems of the world.

Describes the climate of Alberta and how it is different in different regions of the province. Provides a map that illustrates this concept. Includes links to other articles on Alberta's weather and climate.

A complete look at the continent of Antarctica. You can view pictures, utilize a fact file index, and get a historical timeline.